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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.76, 11,192.27 and 2,265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.76, 11,192.27 and 2,265.63 is: 3,399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.76 : 11,192.27 = 2,265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.76/11,192.27 = 2,265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.76x = 11,192.27 × 2,265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.76x = 25,357,531.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,357,531.35/7,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.24

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